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Softball: Dragons lose to five-time defending champs in home opener

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

JEFFERSON had the big-name opponent and the lively home atmosphere to boot. The only thing missing was the upset. Five-time defending state champion Buford scored six unanswered runs Monday night to beat Jefferson 8-2 in front of a packed house at Demaris Gurley Field. Click here for photos. Dragon coach Melissa Mullis was both proud of how her ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: JCCHS drops two road matches

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

JACKSON County’s volleyball team was dealt a pair of tough season-opening losses Tuesday, losing to Hart County (25-9, 25-17) and Jefferson (25-10, 25-14) in matches played in Hartwell. The Panthers (0-2) struggled early on in its loss to area foe Hart County. “We were definitely nervous and our butterflies got the best of us those ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: East Jackson drops early pair of area matches

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

EAST JACKSON endured a tough opening night, and put itself in an early hole in the area volleyball standings in the process. Playing at North Oconee Tuesday, the Eagles (0-2, 0-2) lost to both Morgan County (25-14, 25-22) and the host Titans (25-10, 25-14) as East Jackson falls to 0-2 in 6-AAA play. “We played really sloppy (Tuesday),” ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: JCCHS softball vs. Archer

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

SNAPSHOTS: Jefferson softball vs. Buford

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SNAPSHOTS: East Jackson football practice

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

Tigers off to a running start

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

Commerce High School’s cross country coach Mark Hale made one thing abundantly clear about his runners as they finished jogging two miles during their first practice of the season – they run for the sheer enjoyment of running. “It’s one of those sports that doesn’t get a lot of attention paid to it,” said Hale. “The people who are ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Olympics are here but football is back

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Wednesday, August 15. 2012

With the Olympics going on, one might think that everyone’s attention would be set on London. Maybe Usain Bolt winning the gold medal in the 100m dash would be a good spectacle to see? Or maybe Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time would attract some attention. Well they have, and sure the Olympics have attracted ... [Full Story »]

Softball season to kick off

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Tuesday, August 14. 2012

The Banks County High School Lady Leopard softball team will start their season on Thursday with a junior varsity game at Jefferson and the varsity in a four game stretch in the Threads Leadoff Classic at Stephens County High School over the weekend. The varsity team will compete in several tournaments during the season including the Evans ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders hold media day, weightlifting competition as season approaches

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Monday, August 13. 2012

There were no lights, but plenty of cameras and action last Saturday as the Madison County Touchdown Club kicked off its first annual Media Day at Raider Stadium. The Touchdown Club aims to promote Red Raider football and draw the community’s support as Madison County prepares to kick off the 2012 season Aug. 31 at home versus Oconee County. ... [Full Story »]

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